Idle problems

1985 NISSAN HARDBODY
140,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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DAVID RAYMOND HOLLAND
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Drives fine but will not idle.
Jul 31, 2017 at 6:10 PM
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Hello,

The first thing I would do is check for vacuum leaks around the intake manifold. Here is a guide that will help you get that done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Please run some tests and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 2, 2017 at 2:50 PM
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MAURICIO CORLETO
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97 nissan pick 4x4 up 2.4 idling problem... i replaced the timing chain... and stared right up.. now i do not know why it would not idle, i tried to adjust the air mix screw and tps and no luck...
Aug 2, 2017 at 2:50 PM (Merged)
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MAURICIO CORLETO
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thanks any way... i am gonna try tomorrow again an let you know !!!!
Aug 2, 2017 at 2:50 PM (Merged)